Can you promote in r/homeimprovement?
Only text posts are allowed here. YOU MUST have minimum karma to participate in the sub. Submit here: https://diy.stackexchange.com/
The short answer
Provide a helpful, non-commercial answer first; if mentioning a product/company is relevant, keep it brief, clearly disclose affiliation, and prioritize solving the OP's problem.
What works here
- text-only responses
- helpful, on-topic advice
- brief, relevant mention of tools or products when directly helpful
What gets posts removed
- overt advertising or solicitation
- link-heavy promotional posts
- repeated vendor-focused posts
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on Reddittext-post-only requirement
Subreddit repeatedly states 'Only text posts are allowed here.' which means replies must be text and avoid linking images/embedded promos.
karma minimum
Users must have minimum karma to post or comment, so new accounts/brands may be restricted from participating.
no self-promo guidance present
No rules about self-promotion, commercial posts, or vendor participation are provided, leaving policy unclear.
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 29, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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